diff --git a/soft-christmas-cookies.md b/soft-christmas-cookies.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..743273d --- /dev/null +++ b/soft-christmas-cookies.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# Soft Christmas Cookies + +Originally from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/10110/soft-christmas-cookies/ + +## Ingredients + +- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (375g) +- 1 teaspoon baking powder +- ½ teaspoon salt +- 1 cup margerine, softened (225g) +- 1 ½ cups white sugar (300g) +- 2 eggs +- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract + +## Preparation + +1. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, set aside. +1. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually blend in the sifted ingredients until fully absorbed. Cover dough and chill for 2 hours. +1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease cookie sheets. On a clean floured surface, roll out small portions of chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters. +1. Bake 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are barely brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. + +## Notes + +- Originally recipe called for 3 3/4 cups flour, but many commenters said to use 3 cups + - I used 3 cups, but I want to try with 3 1/4 next time because the cookies rose up and ran a little bit (perhaps too much shortening or baking powder for the amount of flour?) +- I baked at 350°F (176°C) at first but later ended up baking at 400°F (200°C) for six minutes +- Roll out with powdered sugar on rolling pin and surface +- Don't roll too thin